Llama Walk in Ollantaytambo: Inca Trails and Farm Visit
From €35 per person
See availability →A llama walk in Ollantaytambo along the trails once used by Inca caravans, with a local guide who explains how the animals shaped daily life in the empire.
A llama walk in Ollantaytambo begins in the rural area of the town, where the animals are not a photo prop but your companions, as they were for caravans centuries ago. The route follows the trails those caravans used, crossing the valley at the animals' pace, with pauses to rest and look at the landscape.
Before setting out, the guide shows you what the llamas wear: woven blankets, coloured ribbons, amulets against harm and little bells. Every colour and piece has a meaning, from strength to fertility.
- Hidden viewpoints along the route
- A visit to the farm
- Stories of the Inca village and how journeys were organised
Along the way the guide describes what was carried, how far a caravan covered in a day and why the animal's wellbeing counted as much as the traveller's. The walk lasts about 3 hours, in a small group, with a guide who speaks English and Spanish.
The walk is not suitable for people with mobility impairments or animal allergies. Transport from Cusco, drinks and tips are not included.